Recreation Programs 

Please see the main programs tab here for important club information!

Spaces are limited and classes may fill up earlier due to high demand and possible restrictions due to social-distancing COVID-19 restrictions.  Register early to avoid disappointment

  ALL RECREATION MEMBERS – MUST READ  

• Aqualenes Fun Meet – Saturday, March 23, 2024, Time TBA 
• SAQ Water show April 21, 2024, at Shaw, Time TBA

• Halloween Party:  Tentatively Sunday, October 29, 2023 – Supper and Bowling (not included in fees)
• Yearend Banquet:  June 2, 2024 (not included in fees)

Parents will be required to volunteer to organize both the Fun Meet and SAQ Water Show.

There are potential additional costs that could be incurred throughout the season such as: club social activities, team-organized events, and team swimsuits for the water show.

The following schedule is when there are no practices:

• Thanksgiving weekend:  Friday, October 6 – Monday, October 9, 2023
• Remembrance Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
• Christmas break:  December 17, 2023, thru Thursday, January 4, 2024, inclusive
• February break:  Friday, February 16 thru Thursday, February 22, 2024, inclusive
• Easter break:  Friday, March 29 thru Thursday, April 4, 2024, inclusive

All recreational athletes will require a swim cap, goggles, nose clips, swimsuit, towel, yoga mat (optional), and water bottle at all practices.

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  RECREATION PROGRAMS BY BIRTH YEAR  

• Aquagiggles
• Ages 8 - 12 (Born 2012 to 2016)
• Ages 13 & older (Born 2011 or Earlier)

Aquagiggles Program (BORN IN 2017, 2018) 

The Aqua Giggles program is for the five to seven-year-old. At the FUNdamentals stage, children learn the basics of artistic swimming and have fun in the process. They learn that water is an ideal place for creative play – a world where they can float, fly, flip, twist, and dream. We will provide a safe and stimulating environment where your child is introduced to all fundamental movement skills and begin to build overall motor skills. Once per week, children will spend ½ hour on land working on stamina, speed, and suppleness (flexibility), followed by one hour of skill-based programming in the water. This program is intended for children who are comfortable in shallow water without a life jacket and not afraid to put their faces in the water or go upside down. Swimmers will be assessed the first 2 weeks in the program, and if not a good fit, will be refunded fees, with a suggestion to swim lessons before trying again.

• Aim to have fun in every aspect of learning and swimming
• Introduce creative play in the water (with and without music)
• Focus on the development of basic movement skills and motor skills (the ABCs of Agility, Balance, Coordination, and Speed) prior to introducing artistic swimming-specific skills
• Provide the opportunity for your child to participate in skill-based fun water shows

Practice Schedule

The program runs October 13, 2023 – December 15, 2023, and January 5, 2024 - April 26, 2024.

Fridays: 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Shaw Leisure Pool

6:30-7:00 PM Dryland in Classroom and 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Pool

Note: Coaches will select Aquagiggles athletes with appropriate skill levels to attend the Recreational Fun Meet.

• Aqualenes Fun Meet – Saturday, March 23, 2024, Time TBA (Selected Aquagiggles will attend only)
• SAQ Water show April 21, 2024, at Shaw, Time TBA

Affiliation Fee $60   Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

Regular Fees     $945

Payment Options:

Annually:         $945 Due at the time of registration, or                                                                                      

Bi-Annually:    $472.50 at the time of registration and again on January 1

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Recreation Program - Ages 8 to 12 (BORN 2012 to 2016)

For athletes new to the sport of artistic swimming, we offer the opportunity to learn with Canada Artistic Swimming’s Aqua Go Program, which consists of skill starting with the basics and progressing through to complex figures. SAQ groups athletes according to their age and swimming ability into “Recreational” teams. They will learn a relaxed progression of artistic swimming skills without the high intensity of competition. As the year progresses, athletes will also learn to perform a team routine. Since artistic swimming programs involve mainly deep-water swimming athletes must be comfortable swimming in the deep end of the pool. If the program does not meet the participant’s swimming ability, the Head Coach will contact the parents to make a suitable plan. Athletes have one lesson per week, lasting 1 ½ hours. They attend one fun-based competition and the SAQ Water Show. The recreational programming starts in October and runs until the end of April.

Practice Schedule

The program starts October 14, 2023 – December 16, 2023, and January 6, 2024 - April 20, 2024. 

Note: Classes are split by the age of the swimmer:

Group 1 - Saturday’s 3:30 PM – 5 PM at YMCA, for swimmers born in 2014, 2015, and 2016

Group 2 - Saturday’s 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM at YMCA, for swimmers born in 2014, 2015, and 2016

Saturday’s 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM at YMCA, for swimmers born in 2012 and 2013

Affiliation Fee $60    Due at time of registration (in addition to Regular fees)

Regular Fees:  $1,015      

Payment Options:

Annually:         $1,015 due at registration, or

Bi-Annually:    $507.50 due at registration and January 1

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Recreation Program - Ages 13 and older (BORN 2011 OR EARLIER)

This program is intended for retired competitive swimmers, Rec swimmers with experience, or new to artistic swimming with a strong swimming background. We want our athletes to lead all-around active and healthy lives. The Active for Life Stage (long-term athlete development) focuses on enabling athletes to make a smooth transition from their competitive careers to life-long physical activity and participation in sports. Whether athletes choose to continue artistic swimming as Rec, master’s swimmers, or as a coach or judge, the skills they learn in artistic swimming will help them succeed in whatever they choose. This once-a-week training program focuses on the maintenance of basic stamina, strength, speed, flexibility, and artistic swimming skills.

Practice Schedule

The program starts October 14, 2023 – December 17, 2023, and January 6, 2024 - April 26, 2024.

Saturdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM at YMCA

Affiliation Fee $60   Due at time of registration (in addition to Regular fees)

Regular Fees:  $1,015      

Payment Options:

Annually:         $1,015 due at registration, or

Bi-Annually:    $507.50 due at registration and January 1